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Old 11-30-2007, 03:14 PM   #46
BlackEleven
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But in Sudan, apparently she did break laws and was charged with "insulting Islam, inciting hatred and showing contempt for religious beliefs ". To us, it might be a faux pas, to them it is a punishable offense.
This is the reason I was arguing intent earlier, as was her lawyer. How can you insult someone if you meant no offence?

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Of course in our country, we might not agree with such a law, and the punishment would not be as severe, if there was any punishment at all. But like I keep saying, she was not teaching in Britain, she was not teaching in Canada, she was teaching in the Sudan. Better you keep on your toes in such a country and exercise diligence in what you do.
Well you should always exercise dilligence, no matter what the country. There's no need to offend people unnecessairly, but if you do, you shouldn't be subject to jail time. Even if it is Sudan.
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